Daihatsu Cuore (2007 – 2009) vs Smart fortwo (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The Smart fortwo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 69 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 11.1 s. The Daihatsu Cuore has the higher top speed: 159 km/h against 145 km/h. The Smart fortwo uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. At 3,470 mm, the Daihatsu Cuore is 770 mm longer than the Smart fortwo.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Cuore
2007 – 2009
|
Smart
fortwo
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 hp | 45 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 89 – 116 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 14.1 s | 10.9 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 5.5 L/100 km | 3.3 – 4.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,470 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Width | 1,473 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,529 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Curb weight | 740 – 750 kg | 750 – 770 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.